Red Tail Rasbora

🔴 Red Tail Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis)
Add constant movement and subtle colour contrast to your aquarium with the elegant Red Tail Rasbora. Known for its silver body, bold black lateral stripe, and distinctive red tail, this hardy schooling fish is a fantastic addition to UK community aquariums.
Active, peaceful, and easy to care for, Red Tail Rasboras are ideal for both beginner and experienced fishkeepers looking to create a lively mid-water shoal.

🌿 Why Choose Red Tail Rasbora?
Hardy and beginner-friendly tropical fish
Ideal schooling fish for community aquariums
Striking red tail with bold black stripe
Active mid-water swimmer
Suitable for planted tanks
Their constant schooling behaviour makes them perfect for filling open swimming space in medium to large aquariums.

📏 Care Requirements
Scientific Name: Rasbora borapetensis
Common Name: Red Tail Rasbora
Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
For best colour and natural behaviour, keep Red Tail Rasboras in groups of 6 or more. A planted aquarium with open swimming areas works best.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community fish including tetras, other rasboras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis, and bottom dwellers. Avoid aggressive or very large species.

Important Notes
Red Tail Rasboras are active swimmers and appreciate good filtration and stable water parameters. A secure lid is recommended as they may jump when startled.

Red Tail Rasboras are an excellent choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a hardy, active schooling fish that brings balance and movement to community tropical tanks.